Moving Marion Forward: 2025 Year in Review
As 2025 comes to a close, Marion continues to move forward with strong momentum and a clear sense of purpose. This year marked the first full year of MEDCO’s Partnering in Moving Marion Forward capital campaign, setting the foundation for the community’s five-year economic development goals. Throughout 2025, MEDCO...
CR Prep to expand grades with new location
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - The Hiawatha city council approved plans for a new charter school location that will expand CR Prep’s grade offerings. CR Prep wants to create a second location at the former GoDaddy site between North Center Point Road and Robins Road in Hiawatha. The new location will serve grades third...
Jefferson High School hosts holiday dinner, showcases future changes
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Hundreds of people attended Jefferson High School’s 13th annual holiday dinner Tuesday night, where they received a free meal and a preview of the school’s ongoing construction projects. The event welcomed families from both inside and outside the Cedar Rapids school district. After...
Traffic lanes shifted on Sycamore Street for water main work
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Drivers in Iowa City may see delays on Sycamore Street as crews work on a water main. Traffic lanes are currently shifted on Sycamore Street between Deforest Avenue and Lower Muscatine Road to allow crews to complete the work. Officials say the lane changes are...
Everyday Iowa – Holidays at The History Center
Jason Wright shares what’s happening at The History Center in downtown Cedar Rapids, plus highlights unique merchandise perfect for local history lovers.
Colorado cold case leads investigators to seek DNA from Cedar Rapids residents
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Colorado law enforcement officials are asking Cedar Rapids residents of Czech or Slovakian descent to submit DNA samples to help solve a cold case involving human remains found more than a year ago. In May 2024, hikers discovered human remains near the Deer Creek Campground...
Expert of the Day: Bringing new pets into the home
Hannah Miller, licensed vet tech with Animal Care Hospital in Cedar Rapids, shares tips for how to introduce new pets into the family.
Buy DVDs, CDs, VHS, and more at new physical media store, Razzle Dazzle
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — What's old is new again in Cedar Rapids. Razzle Dazzle Music & Movies is a new store at the Lindale Mall where you can buy both used and new CDS, VHS, DVDs, cassette tapes, Blu-rays, and vinyl records. "I mean it's a dream just having...
I-380 northbound exit at Wright Brothers Boulevard to close overnight
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation says the northbound exit ramp from I-380 to Wright Brothers Boulevard SW in Cedar Rapids will close overnight on Wednesday and Thursday, weather permitting. The closures are scheduled from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on both nights:. Wednesday, Dec. 17,...
Eastern Iowa family receives car through ‘Miles of Smiles’ program
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - An Eastern Iowa family received a car Tuesday through the Miles of Smiles program, which provides vehicles to families in need each year. The program, funded by donations from local companies, gives recipients more than just a vehicle. Families also receive groceries, gas cards and insurance...
